Pembroke Table

American; Duncan Phyfe

Caption

American; Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768–1854). Pembroke Table, ca. 1810. Mahogany, pine, 30 x 34 1/4 in. (76.2 x 87 cm) Width (open): 44 3/4 in. (113.7 cm) Width (closed): 22 in. (55.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of H. Randolph Lever, 64.80.8.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Pembroke Table

Date

ca. 1810

Medium

Mahogany, pine

Classification

Furniture

Dimensions

30 x 34 1/4 in. (76.2 x 87 cm) Width (open): 44 3/4 in. (113.7 cm) Width (closed): 22 in. (55.9 cm)

Signatures

no signature

Inscriptions

On bottom of drawer: "This is a genuine - original Duncan Phyfe piece"; "Sold to Mrs. M Lever / 287 Lexington / New York CT"; "From E.F.Hagan / 213 east 26 / New York".

Markings

On bottom of drawer and on bottom of table is Hagen's label: "Ernst F. Hagen / Furniture and Upholstery / 213 East 26th / Near Third Avenue, New York".

Credit Line

Bequest of H. Randolph Lever

Accession Number

64.80.8

Rights

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